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Nature connects us. Stories bring that connection to life.

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Rethink Outside helps funders and partners share a more powerful story about how nature and time outside strengthens our communities.

We develop, test, and share narrative frameworks and stories that bring new partners to the table and grow the movement for equitable access to the outdoors.

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Narrative in Action

Challenged to Succeed

Environmental Traveling Companions helps people discover paths forward they didn’t know existed.

Welcoming and Developing New Leaders

Using the power of nature, YES Nature to Neighborhoods helps youth and families live healthy and connected lives.

Growing Healthy Communities in School Gardens During COVID-19

As an unusual school year ends and uncertainty remains about the one ahead, school gardens offer opportunity for healing and emotional connection on the long path to recovery.

A Trailblazer

Working for Latino Outdoors, Ruby Rodriguez wants to ensure that others can more easily follow in her footsteps.

The Right to Eat Brussels Sprouts Early and Often

Learning in the garden in California’s Pajaro Valley informs a national effort to strengthen communities.

Thanks to our sponsors for financially supporting Rethink Outside

Rethink Outside photos courtesy of Big City Mountaineers, Children & Nature Network, Education Outside, Life Lab, Lincoln Park Zoo, NatureBridge, National Park Service, National Park Trust, Ocean Discovery Institute, Pie Ranch, Tiny Trees, and YES. Website by Weirdesign.com.